Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

Independent, original music from Boston and the greater New England scene, produced and hosted by WATD Music Director John Shea.

The full two-hour show airs live Tuesday nights from 8–10 PM ET on 95.9 WATD, serving the Boston, South Shore, and Cape Cod regions, and is also available for streaming at 959WATD.com.

Almost Famous and John Shea have earned awards, nominations, and recognition from the Boston Music Awards, the New England Music Awards, the Recording Academy®, South Shore Living Magazine, and the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.

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The 2nd Annual Paws And Listen took place on Saturday, April 25 at The Guild in Pawtucket RI and raised money for Vintage Pet Rescue. The event was organized by New England Music Award winning artist Frank Viele and featured 12 singer-songwriters from the New England area. In this radio-podcast with additional bonus content, WATD was able to catch up with many of them including: Allison Rose, Steve Allain, Julie Rhodes, Me Like Many, Lainey Dionne, Beth Killian, Bryan Titus, and Marc Douglas Berardo!! Learn more about Vintage Pet Rescue at https://www.vintagepetrescue.org. 

Sioo (4/21/26)

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

Singer Songwriter Sioo performs on the WATD Tiny Stage. Learn more at https://sioo.co. 

Rock Out The Stigma (4/14/26)

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026

This week it's all about Rock Out The Stigma with Aldous Collins, Hitch, and Lainey Dionne perform on the Tiny Stage. Rock Out The Stigma is a benefit show happening at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke for Mental Health Awareness and to raise money for The Plymouth Bay Clubhouse. Marc Roberge of O.A.R. is headlining the night along with Aldous Collins, Hitch of 3rd Left, and Lainey Dionne. Learn more at https://www.soundcheck-studios.com/shows/marc-roberge-of-o-a-r-with-aldous-collins-hitch-set-in-stone-a-fundraiser-for-plymouth-bay-house-30-apr. 

Carlin Tripp (4/7/26)

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026

Boston-area singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp, joined by Billy Thompson, performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote his latest project "Dead Reckoning". Learn more at https://carlintrippmusic.com. 

Kara McKee (3/31/26)

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Rhode Island singer-songwriter Kara McKee performs on the 95.9 WATD Tiny Stage to promote her debut album Love and Guts - learn more at https://karamckeemusic.com. 

Amanda McCarthy (3/24/26)

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

New England born and now Nashville based singer-songwriter Amanda McCarthy performs on the WATD Tiny Stage to promote her latest album "Looking For The Light". Learn more at https://www.amandamccarthy.com. 

Donny Hayes (3/17/26)

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026

South Shore singer-songwriter Donny Hayes promotes his new singles on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage with special guest Meghan Donofrio. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/donnyhayesmusic. 

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026

The Search is New England's newest talent showcase. Based in Rhode Island, their mission is to build community around arts such as music, dancing, comedy, and more. Learn more at www.TheSearchRI.com. This segment features interviews and music from Ed Brady (founder), Lainey Dionne, Love Marry Kill, Alexa Picillo, Teevio, Auto Flows, and Hawk in the Nest. (Recorded off air on 95.9 WATD)

Mark Erelli (3/10/26)

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Boston singer-songwriter Mark Erelli is on the WATD Tiny Stage this week to promote his latest album "Spring Green". Learn more at https://www.markerelli.com. 

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